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NYT Mini • September 23, 2025

The "Hawaiian" version of this food was invented in Canada

Answer:

PIZZA

Hint:

This cheesy dish often topped with pineapple got its tropical twist in Ontario, not the islands.

Explanation:

This clue plays on the misconception that "Hawaiian pizza" is from Hawaii—it actually originated in Canada in the 1960s. The word "Hawaiian" in quotes hints at the topping combo (usually ham and pineapple) rather than the food’s true origin. Since the clue mentions the "Hawaiian" version of a food invented in Canada, the answer is pizza, specifically the controversial but well-known Hawaiian pizza.

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